You can also get a bus from Sannomiya. Shinki Bus Station is found behind 'Daiei' department store (near JR Sannomiya sta). It's the easiest way, I think, to Awaji Island. 1500yen for return, if I remember right. There's JR bus, but I have never used it before.
Written Jan 13, 2004
The best way to get to Awaji Island is by ferry. Take the 13-min ride from Akashi port (400yen one-way).
Written Oct 23, 2002
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The best way to get to Awaji Island is by ferry. Take the 13-min ride from Akashi port (400yen one-way).
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Island of Flowers...Awaji-shima Island!

Here,we arrived at Awaji-shima Island! You see the big bridge "Akashi-Ohashi bridge" behind my mother Takako. Yes, it's giant and very high...the view from there is magnificent!
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Now, the only reason that compelled me to visit this land of ancient Japanese myths was what appeared to be an imposing presence of Ando Tadao's architecture.
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Awaji Island is famous for incense (70% of the total produce in Japan), onions (the 2nd largest producing area in Japan), & paper toys (90% total produce of Japan). Awaji Island is also an onsen (hot...
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I moved here 2 1/2 years ago because I was impressed by the scenery - views onto the Inland Sea, mountains, fishing villages and rural countryside. The people are also very friendly and have welcomed...
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